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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1910
Page
2
The piece discusses tariff benefits boosting government revenues under a new law, fears over domestic outflow of workers and foreigners, and optimism about prosperity. It cites Roosevelt as a world figure and critiques Henry Watterson’s views, urging practical work and national self-reliance. It notes Chicago’s daily shaving rule for clerks and laments on public discourse shaping policy.
The column rails at subsidies for American freight ships, defends Taft support in Kansas, mocks Pontius Pilate references, and argues against shortening the primary ballot. It critiques party infighting and the influence of patronage as age shapes politics, with a wary note on the ballot reform debate.
The piece promotes Crown Cream and the Harlan Beauty Cup from Crown Crew and Harkin Mfg Co Toledo Ohio, claiming skin cleansing anti wrinkle benefits. It lists a price of 5 cents a jar and urges writing for the Crown Crew and Beauty Cup with dealer details. Also cites Dr King s New Life Pills for clear skin and rosy complexion, available at Barber & Son for 25 cents. It mentions Wyeth s Sage and Sulphur hair remedy priced 50 cents and sold by leading druggists.
An assortment of 19th century items appears including Ely’s Dream Balm promises to cure nasal catarrh and warns about mercury in ointments, a colossal willow on the Groom estate in Dorchester with measurements and age unknown, a cautioned remedy Hall’s Catarrh Cure from Toledo, and a Hungarian obituary noting Stefar of Zombor who left large bequests to churches and schools. The column blends medical ads, local natural history, and a financial will.
Scientists now state eczema germs reside in the inner skin not the outer layer. They urge penetrating liquids rather than pore-clogging salves and endorse standard Oil of Wintergreen in liquid form as the D D D Prescription. A trial bottle at 25 cents promises instant relief, with long-standing sale and cures claimed by Dick Bros.
In a Utica Observer item a woman named Lindy, cheerful despite tragedy, claims she hurled her fourth husband yesterday and refuses somber mourning garb. Mr Edeson suggests dark clothes, but Lindy insists she carries grief in her heart rather than on her clothes.
An old time newspaper ad offers a four stage external remedy for eczema by Mr. O. P. Barber & Son. It touts ZEMO and ZEALO as cleansers that draw out germs and poisons, promising permanent cures at home. It mentions Piles treatment and a home program by Mrs. M Summers in South Bend Indiana. The ad ends with a murky quip about youth.
A crowded slate shows candidates for clerk of the district court county superintendent county treasurer sheriff and county attorney. Names include C R Hawley E M Moss CE Pearcy Henry H Asher Elmer Meyers S H Carman Edw T Riling and Gillispie. Also mixed in are medical practitioners and local business listings with addresses and phone numbers.
A period ad extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as restoring vigor to female organs, improving complexion and vitality. Claims prompt relief for “female weakness,” with nonalcoholic formula and confidential letter consultations from World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo.
In a quiet audience moment at the opera several women helped locate missing purses. One seat near mine held a woman who misplaced her bag and another lady inspected the seat beneath. Although some bags remained unfound, the group retained calm and trust they would reappear, unlike some men who might hoard such items.
An applicant describes a long illness with dull headaches and back pain improving after using Root Juice. He recounts initial skepticism, trials of multiple bottles, and notes improved sleep appetite and digestion, yet warns of aging and premature senescence among others blamed on poor health.
Denmark letter from Landon Express notes Copenhagen has no matcheseller gentry or distress signs during a week stay. The writer contrasts clean streets, orderly quarters, absence of unemployed beggars, ragged houses, or visible poverty with typical slums in large towns.
An old advertisement extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a safe cure for kidney trouble, listing Mrs. Pittenhouse of Ottawa Kansas and Foster Milburn of Buffalo New York as endorsers. It warns kidney disease danger and urges purchase for 50 cents at local dealers.
The readable text mentions bread and rohitas on butter with names Elsi Mary and Saint the fight side. Context is unclear. core items include bread, buttered area, and a reference to leg and mammuniz phrases.
An old ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUI Nine Tablets with a money back promise if it fails to cure a cold. Druggist EL W. GROWERS signs each box. A city notice amends street use, forbidding dumping manure and refuse at Fill on Bridge area with penalties for violations.
A rough, fragmentary report notes efforts to grow Philippine mangoes in the Philippines Spaniaris spent heavily on samples for a late queen. It claims no fruit in the western hemisphere matches this mango, with New York prices cited at $1.10 to $1.28 per dozen. An enormous tree is said to yield about 3,000 bees in a single sparon, and descriptions compare the fruit to a fat pear with green skin and pale meat.
An excerpt describes the edible Flowee flower from Weellogran bean gardens. It details the flower called ipbesud, its cultivation in Inula, and its uses in making a wholesome bread from dried pulp. It also notes fermented water as a delicate wine and distilled brandy from the bloom, enjoyed in Hindoor despite temperance.
L. W. Harriman of Burlington Maine suffered forty years in the army from eczema and says Bucklen’s Arm Calve cured him when all else failed. Advertises as greatest healer for sores boils burns cuts wounds bruises and piles. 25 cents at O P Barber and Son. Try a Journal Want Ad.
AMNO member of the Legislature announces L and Don Carlos as a candidate for Member of the Legislature from the Eleventh district. The bid is subject to the Republican party primary actions and outcomes.
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